Pro Deacs Prepare for NBA Restart in Orlando
7/30/2020 8:20:00β―AM | Men's Basketball
NBA is scheduled to restart their regular season on Thursday with the first Demon Deacon hitting the floor on Friday.
ORLANDO, Fla. β The 22-team NBA restart to the season in Orlando is scheduled for Thursday with three former Wake Forest men's basketball players set to compete.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith and Portland Trailblazers forward Jaylen Hoard are all still vying for NBA Championship.
Hoard and Smith will be the first to back on the court when the Trailblazers and Wizards hit the court on Friday. Paul and the Thunder restart their schedule on Saturday when they play the Jazz.
Scroll down for the former Wake Forest players' full regular season schedules in Orlando.
Social Highlights in the Bubble
Shortly after arriving in Orlando, Ish Smith gave his take on the food inside of the bubble.
Before hitting the court for exhibition games, NBA teams got their legs under them and tested out the courts inside of the bubble. Chris Paul showed off his hops with a dunk during one of the first practices.
After spending time in between the NBA and the G-League on a two-way contract this season, Jaylen Hoard has had a lot of court time during the exhibition games.
In his 10th season in the NBA, Ish Smith is still showing off his moves including this crossover in Monday's exhibition.
Oklahoma City Thunder Schedule:
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Portland Trailblazers Schedule:
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Washington Wizards Schedule:
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Follow Along
Be sure to follow the Deacs throughout the remainder of the NBA season on our social channels:
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith and Portland Trailblazers forward Jaylen Hoard are all still vying for NBA Championship.
Hoard and Smith will be the first to back on the court when the Trailblazers and Wizards hit the court on Friday. Paul and the Thunder restart their schedule on Saturday when they play the Jazz.
Scroll down for the former Wake Forest players' full regular season schedules in Orlando.
Social Highlights in the Bubble
Shortly after arriving in Orlando, Ish Smith gave his take on the food inside of the bubble.
ππ‘π ππππ π¨πΎβπ³@IshSmith gives us a look at last night's dinner from quarantine! π½ pic.twitter.com/5tv2OxEiGl
β Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 9, 2020
Before hitting the court for exhibition games, NBA teams got their legs under them and tested out the courts inside of the bubble. Chris Paul showed off his hops with a dunk during one of the first practices.
π° @CP3 π° #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/8DMzdPHNK7
β NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2020
After spending time in between the NBA and the G-League on a two-way contract this season, Jaylen Hoard has had a lot of court time during the exhibition games.
π NBA RESTART | J.A.Y.L.E.N.
β NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) July 27, 2020
π«π· @JaylenHoard auteur de 9 points (4/5 FGM) avec les @trailblazers. #RipCity x #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/wf67RzZcfJ
In his 10th season in the NBA, Ish Smith is still showing off his moves including this crossover in Monday's exhibition.
We π you, Ish! pic.twitter.com/ACBr1gF1bu
β Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 27, 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| August 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Utah Jazz |
| August 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Denver Nuggets |
| August 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Los Angeles Lakers |
| August 7 | 4:00 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies |
| August 9 | 12:30 p.m. | Washington Wizards |
| August 10 | 2:30 p.m. | Phoenix Suns |
| August 12 | 8:00 p.m. | Miami Heat |
| August 14 | TBD | Los Angeles Clippers |
Portland Trailblazers Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| July 31 | 4:00 p.m. | Memphis Grizzlies |
| August 2 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston Celtics |
| August 4 | 9:00 p.m. | Houston Rockets |
| August 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Denver Nuggets |
| August 8 | 1:00 p.m. | Los Angeles Clippers |
| August 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Philadelphia 76ers |
| August 11 | 5:00 p.m. | Dallas Mavericks |
| August 13 | TBD | Brooklyn Nets |
Washington Wizards Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| July 31 | 4:00 p.m. | Phoenix Suns |
| August 2 | 2:00 p.m. | Brooklyn Nets |
| August 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Indiana Pacers |
| August 5 | 4:00 p.m. | Philadelphia 76ers |
| August 7 | 8:00 p.m. | New Orleans Pelicans |
| August 9 | 12:30 p.m. | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| August 11 | 9:00 p.m. | Milwaukee Bucks |
| August 13 | TBD | Boston Celtics |
Follow Along
Be sure to follow the Deacs throughout the remainder of the NBA season on our social channels:
- Twitter: @WakeMBB
- Instagram: WakeMBB
- Facebook: Wake Forest Basketball
- Hashtags: #ProDeacs & #GoDeacs
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